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Recipe for Maple-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
These Maple-Pecan Shortbread Cookies are the perfect treat to make at home. They are made with a buttery shortbread base, sweetened with pure maple syrup, and loaded with crunchy pecans. These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory and are sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and maple syrup until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until the dough starts to come together.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Allow to cool before serving.